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... Touchpad Disabling 57 Storage Devices 59 Flash Memory Card Reader 59 Hard Disk Drive 60 Memory (RAM 62 Connections...63 Network Connection 63 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 65 Windows Wireless Network Connection 67 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 69 Appendix Optional Accessories A-2 Optional Connections A-2 Operating System and Software A-3 System BIOS Settings A-4 Common Problems and Solutions A-7 Recovering Your Notebook PC A-13 Using Recovery Partition A-13 Using Recovery DVD (on selected models A-14 DVD-ROM Drive Information A-16 Blu-ray ROM...
... Touchpad Disabling 57 Storage Devices 59 Flash Memory Card Reader 59 Hard Disk Drive 60 Memory (RAM 62 Connections...63 Network Connection 63 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 65 Windows Wireless Network Connection 67 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 69 Appendix Optional Accessories A-2 Optional Connections A-2 Operating System and Software A-3 System BIOS Settings A-4 Common Problems and Solutions A-7 Recovering Your Notebook PC A-13 Using Recovery Partition A-13 Using Recovery DVD (on selected models A-14 DVD-ROM Drive Information A-16 Blu-ray ROM...
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.... Appendix Introduces you to data, components, or persons. There may be followed to prevent damage to the Notebook PC and this User's Manual: 1. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. NOTE: Information for safe operation. Getting Started Gives you to use them. Notes for completing tasks. Vital information that must be differences between your...
.... Appendix Introduces you to data, components, or persons. There may be followed to prevent damage to the Notebook PC and this User's Manual: 1. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. NOTE: Information for safe operation. Getting Started Gives you to use them. Notes for completing tasks. Vital information that must be differences between your...
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... any part of the Notebook PC. DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT expose to or use the modem during a gas leak. Except as described in fire. Follow all servicing to...
... any part of the Notebook PC. DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT expose to or use the modem during a gas leak. Except as described in fire. Follow all servicing to...
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... not connected. This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is secured in a compartment. 2 Battery Lock - Only purchase hard disk drives from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC.The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. 4 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is installed. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades...
... not connected. This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is secured in a compartment. 2 Battery Lock - Only purchase hard disk drives from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC.The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. 4 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is installed. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades...
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... drive eject has an electronic eject button for opening the tray. 3 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is being transferred by the optical disk drive. USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on each model. 5 Optical Drive Activity Indicator (location varies by model) The optical drive activity indicator shows when data is compatible with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in Windows "Computer" and selecting Eject. 22 Notebook PC User Manual...
... drive eject has an electronic eject button for opening the tray. 3 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is being transferred by the optical disk drive. USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on each model. 5 Optical Drive Activity Indicator (location varies by model) The optical drive activity indicator shows when data is compatible with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in Windows "Computer" and selecting Eject. 22 Notebook PC User Manual...
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... a series of a new operating system. 34 Notebook PC User Manual WARNING! Powering ON the Notebook PC The Notebook PC's power-ON message appears on the screen prompting you to correct the conflict by running BIOS Setup. To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your available drives. In most cases the record should be presented with a boot menu with an operating system. Before bootup, the display panel flashes...
... a series of a new operating system. 34 Notebook PC User Manual WARNING! Powering ON the Notebook PC The Notebook PC's power-ON message appears on the screen prompting you to correct the conflict by running BIOS Setup. To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your available drives. In most cases the record should be presented with a boot menu with an operating system. Before bootup, the display panel flashes...
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... Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. Because RAM is the same as if you never left."Shut Down" will blink in the BIOS Setup. In Power Options, you can define "Sleep/Hibernate" or "Shut Down" for closing the display panel or pressing the power button. The power management features are made through the Power menu in this mode. Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of automatic or adjustable power saving features that you can use to maximize battery...
... Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. Because RAM is the same as if you never left."Shut Down" will blink in the BIOS Setup. In Power Options, you can define "Sleep/Hibernate" or "Shut Down" for closing the display panel or pressing the power button. The power management features are made through the Power menu in this mode. Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of automatic or adjustable power saving features that you can use to maximize battery...
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...Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on sleep button setting in power management setup). "ZZ" Icon (F1): Places the Notebook PC in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. 42 Notebook PC User Manual When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. stretches the screen area to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) LCD/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles between the Notebook PC's LCD display and an external monitor in this series: LCD Only -> CRT Only (External Monitor) -> LCD...
...Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on sleep button setting in power management setup). "ZZ" Icon (F1): Places the Notebook PC in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. 42 Notebook PC User Manual When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. stretches the screen area to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) LCD/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles between the Notebook PC's LCD display and an external monitor in this series: LCD Only -> CRT Only (External Monitor) -> LCD...
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... while typing and is LOCKED (disabled). NOTE: Selected models have an indicator between the touchpad buttons will automatically switch the system between AC mode and battery mode.You can see the current mode through the onscreen display (OSD). Fn+V: Toggles "Life Frame" software application. Applying or removing the power adapter will light when the touchpad is UNLOCKED (enabled) and not light when the touchpad is best used with an external pointing device such as a mouse. Notebook PC User Manual 43...
... while typing and is LOCKED (disabled). NOTE: Selected models have an indicator between the touchpad buttons will automatically switch the system between AC mode and battery mode.You can see the current mode through the onscreen display (OSD). Fn+V: Toggles "Life Frame" software application. Applying or removing the power adapter will light when the touchpad is UNLOCKED (enabled) and not light when the touchpad is best used with an external pointing device such as a mouse. Notebook PC User Manual 43...
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... data loss may change so compatibility may occur. To prevent data loss, use many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. SD / MMC MS / MS Pro The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. WARNING! Flash memory card specifications constantly change without warning. Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications.
... data loss may change so compatibility may occur. To prevent data loss, use many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. SD / MMC MS / MS Pro The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. WARNING! Flash memory card specifications constantly change without warning. Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications.
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... of this Notebook PC to locate the memory. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual WARNING! Disconnect all the connected peripherals, any telephone or telecommunication lines and power connector (such as external power supply, battery pack, etc.) before installing or removing a memory. Installing a Memory Card: Removing a Memory Card: 33...
... of this Notebook PC to locate the memory. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual WARNING! Disconnect all the connected peripherals, any telephone or telecommunication lines and power connector (such as external power supply, battery pack, etc.) before installing or removing a memory. Installing a Memory Card: Removing a Memory Card: 33...
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... a support disc that your hard disk drive is optional and includes an image of the original operating system installed on the hard drive at the factory.The recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to its customers the choice of the factory pre-install. A recovery disc is in good working state provided that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your Notebook PC came pre-configured in order to download...
... a support disc that your hard disk drive is optional and includes an image of the original operating system installed on the hard drive at the factory.The recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to its customers the choice of the factory pre-install. A recovery disc is in good working state provided that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your Notebook PC came pre-configured in order to download...
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... cleared. Enter the current password and press [Enter]. 3. Leave the Confirm New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 5. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Password is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup. If ONLY the user's password is set, then this only limits access to confirm the password and press [Enter]. 4. Administrator Password User Password Status NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED Setup administrator password User Password HDD...
... cleared. Enter the current password and press [Enter]. 3. Leave the Confirm New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 5. Notebook PC User Manual A-5 Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Password is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup. If ONLY the user's password is set, then this only limits access to confirm the password and press [Enter]. 4. Administrator Password User Password Status NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED Setup administrator password User Password HDD...
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... ask an engineer for assistance. If the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - Unknown Reason - Hardware Problem - Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. If problem still persists, try MS System Restore to another location before recovering. 4. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled.
... ask an engineer for assistance. If the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Common Problems and Solutions Hardware Problem - Unknown Reason - Hardware Problem - Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the hibernation. 1. If problem still persists, try MS System Restore to another location before recovering. 4. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled.
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... another location before recovering. IMPORTANT! check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for assistance. Battery problem; The problem may also be in the MB, HDD, or NB; Hardware Problem - FAN / Thermal Why is the cooling fan always ON and the temperature high? 1. IMPORTANT! Notebook PC User Manual A-9 Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD...
... another location before recovering. IMPORTANT! check the power cord connections, otherwise visit a local service center for assistance. Battery problem; The problem may also be in the MB, HDD, or NB; Hardware Problem - FAN / Thermal Why is the cooling fan always ON and the temperature high? 1. IMPORTANT! Notebook PC User Manual A-9 Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD...
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... problem. Unknown Reason - Update the BIOS to incompatible memory. 2. ASUS bundled software When I power ON the Notebook PC, there will be compatible with Easy Flash in Windows or AFLASH in Windows Safe Mode. 3. If additional memory was installed after system bootup. 1. WARNING! Un-install software applications. Reinstall the latest version "Power4 Gear" utility to solve your system.Try to see if the problem is available on the ASUS website. Blue screen...
... problem. Unknown Reason - Update the BIOS to incompatible memory. 2. ASUS bundled software When I power ON the Notebook PC, there will be compatible with Easy Flash in Windows or AFLASH in Windows Safe Mode. 3. If additional memory was installed after system bootup. 1. WARNING! Un-install software applications. Reinstall the latest version "Power4 Gear" utility to solve your system.Try to see if the problem is available on the ASUS website. Blue screen...
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... BIOS file for your model from the ASUS website and save it in your flash disk drive to select and update BIOS. Use the "Start Easy Flash" function on the Exit page after updating (flashing) the BIOS. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 4. ASUS Tek. BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. You must "Restore Defaults" on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. Software Problem - A-12 Notebook PC User Manual...
... BIOS file for your model from the ASUS website and save it in your flash disk drive to select and update BIOS. Use the "Start Easy Flash" function on the Exit page after updating (flashing) the BIOS. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 4. ASUS Tek. BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. You must "Restore Defaults" on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. Software Problem - A-12 Notebook PC User Manual...
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... factory and cannot be restored if deleted. About the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition is created at the factory. The Recovery Partition is a reserved space on your hard disk drive used to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your data files (such as Outlook PST files) to USB storage devices or to its original working state. Take your Notebook PC's software to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings (such as drive"C". Read the ASUS...
... factory and cannot be restored if deleted. About the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition is created at the factory. The Recovery Partition is a reserved space on your hard disk drive used to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your data files (such as Outlook PST files) to USB storage devices or to its original working state. Take your Notebook PC's software to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings (such as drive"C". Read the ASUS...
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... models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. According to create the Recovery DVD. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete creating the recovery DVD. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process. Recover Windows to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Insert a blank writable DVD...
... models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. According to create the Recovery DVD. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete creating the recovery DVD. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. This option deletes all partitions from your Notebook PC. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process. Recover Windows to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Insert a blank writable DVD...
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... the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Restoring will be unusable. Unstable power supply may be powered ON. 2. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Using the Recovery D��V�D�:� 1. Select OK to complete the recovery process. Ensure to do so, during the recovery...
... the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.Your Notebook PC needs to be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Restoring will be unusable. Unstable power supply may be powered ON. 2. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Using the Recovery D��V�D�:� 1. Select OK to complete the recovery process. Ensure to do so, during the recovery...